MIAMI/YODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MIAMI/YODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Miami-Yoder Joint District No. 60 of the counties of El Pas school district, located in RUSH, CO with about 143 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, MIAMI/YODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MIAMI/YODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a rural public school located in Rush, Colorado, serving a small community in the eastern plains of El Paso County. As part of the Miami-Yoder School District JT-60, the elementary school functions as an integral component of a close-knit, K-12 campus environment. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, where the focus remains on personalized learning and maintaining strong relationships between teachers, students, and the local families they serve.

Due to its rural setting, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that helps students bridge the gap between their isolated geographic location and the academic resources required for success. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while leveraging the benefits of smaller class sizes, which allows for more direct instruction and individualized attention. Overall, Miami/Yoder Elementary serves as a vital educational anchor for the Rush area, fostering a safe and consistent learning environment for its students.

For more information, contact MIAMI/YODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 478-2186 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.